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Health Information Management Degree Program

Collect, analyze, and protect vital patient information

The Baccalaureate Degree Health Information Management Program is in Candidacy Status, pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

When you’re in the business of saving lives, getting accurate facts and data quickly is literally a life-and-death proposition. From patient data and medical notes to insurance facts and billing details, our current healthcare system is built upon information. Because of this, and the reporting requirements associated with the Affordable Care Act, there is a significant need for professionals who understand these systems and regulations. With that being the case, it should come as no surprise that job growth in this industry is expected to increase 18% by 2025.*

With our Health Information Management (HIM) degree program, you’ll be prepared to help streamline patient care issues. You will gain the knowledge and confidence to work with others at the management table to develop policies and processes that provide quick access to critical patient data while ensuring confidentiality and the proper release of patient information.

Build hybrid skills to become a unique asset to employers

Earn a degree that combines concepts in healthcare management, information technology, and organizational leadership, giving you the skills needed to succeed in the fields of health informatics and health information management.

Our Health Information Management degree program provides you with the knowledge to manage and improve health information access and delivery. You’ll learn how to integrate the management of health information while adhering to the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Code of Ethics, HIPAA regulations, and organizational standards. When combined with information governance and the principles of teamwork, you’ll have the confidence to develop and implement information systems solutions for any organization.

Get hands-on experience that’s valued in the workplace

Immediately apply your new health information management skills into the workplace through our practical curriculum and real-world assignments. When combined with the insight you’ll gain from instructors who are industry practitioners, you’ll have what it takes to separate yourself from the crowd and become more attractive to prospective employers.

Add practical value to learned theory during your Professional Practice Experience (PPE). This is the last course in the HIM program curriculum and gives you the opportunity to showcase all of the skills you learned during the program by developing a significant project for an approved healthcare-related agency of your choice.

Reap the rewards of your degree faster

Franklin’s HIM program is designed for individuals who would like to enter or advance in the health information industry. If you have previous healthcare experience or education, you can earn transfer credit toward your health information management degree or demonstrate your learning through proficiency testing and prior learning evaluations.

Earn your degree from a university built for busy adults

Earn your degree on your terms by taking classes 100% online. Regionally accredited and nonprofit, Franklin was built from the ground-up to satisfy the needs of adult learners. Our seamless transfer process and team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules help to balance your education with work, family, and life. Get started on your future today!

Act as liaison between end-users, such as providers, nursing, and other departments and organizational groups, linking clinical practice, technology, information management, and technical experts to enhance patient care

Privacy Officers create policies and procedures to govern the storage, retrieval, and management of patient information, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance with federal and state regulations.

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Our Recipe For Your Success

Academic & Industry Experts

Classes are taught and designed by credentialed professionals with real-world experience.

Programs are designed by combining the insight of industry leaders with the academic expertise of our faculty, ensuring what you learn translates into on-the-job success.

Academic concepts and theories are brought to life through our teaching faculty’s professional expertise, and can be immediately applied in your career.

Faculty with industry experience teach our courses, not graduate students or life-time academics, so you learn not only the theories behind the practice but also how to apply them in real-world situations.

Relevant & Consistent Curriculum

What you learn is a reflection of the program you choose, not the format in which it’s applied.

All programs are designed for learning outcomes to flow from the program level into actual coursework.

This top-down approach allows credentialed professionals to customize assignments based on trending industry topics without deviating from a program’s core outcomes.

Regardless of your professor or the format of your class, you receive the same quality education.

Hands-On Learning Experience

Franklin's coursework teaches not only theories and concepts, but also how they apply to practical situations.

Professional course designers ensure that class activities such as learning simulations, case studies, interactive videos, and group exercises are relevant and appropriate.

A curriculum development team is dedicated to making sure all courses are intuitively designed so content is taught in a logical manner that facilitates your success in the classroom and beyond.

Continuously Evolving Programs

Consistent program reviews ensure our programs stay at the forefront of industry trends.

Survey results and feedback from student and faculty assessments are reviewed regularly so that our programs are always improving and up-to-date.

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